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Support Groups
09/23/2009—11/25/2009 | Axis Community Health to Host The Parent Project
<p>Sept. 23-Nov. 25, 2009 (Wednesdays; 6:00 - 9:00 PM: The series gives parents an opportunity to learn to help support their teens in making positive choices. The goal is to assist in helping their teens improve school attendance and performance, avoid alcohol and drugs, have a happier family life and stay safe. Valley High School; 6901 York Drive, Dublin. $150 per person/$200 per couple. Contact Amie Souza @ (925) 201-6201 www.axishealth.org</p>
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Exhibits
10/10/2009—11/08/2009 | The Art of Remembrance: Days of the Dead 2009
<p>This exhibit traces the evolution of this sacred Mexican tradition from pre-Columbian origins to our modern age. It features the work of Bay Area artists creating contemporary altars and memorials to the dead. Presented by the Hayward Area Historical Society at Meek Mansion, 17365 Boston Road, Hayward. Open Wednesday-Sunday. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for students/seniors/children. $2 Historical Society member discount. For more information, call (510) 581-0223 or visit www.haywardareahistory.org.</p>
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Hands-on Activities
10/31/2009—11/01/2009 | Princesses, Pirates and Super Heroes Weekend at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
<p>October 31 - November 1 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Princesses, Pirates and Super Heroes Weekend On Halloween Day a special Trick or Treat event for all ages. Good old fashioned Halloween fun -- Pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and more fun! Prizes for best costumes and best decorated trick-or-treat bags. 20+ interactive exhibits celebrate the magic and history of America's bygone amusements -- circuses, carnivals, magic, side shows, penny arcades, amusement devices, pinball arcades, haunted houses, and beautiful art everywhere.<span>$15 adults, $10 children under 14.</span><span> Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-232-4264. playland-not-at-the-beach.org.</span></p>
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Theater & Performance
11/01/2009 | Oliver
Contra Costa Musical Theater presents one of the best-loved family musicals of all time about the boy who asked for more.. $40-$45. Lesher Arts Center, 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek. 925-943-7469. lesherartscenter.org.
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Music
11/01/2009 | Music of our World Benefit Concert
<p>Help bring Oakland Youth Chorus' Music of our World program to all middle schoolers in Oakland and the Bay Area by joining us for this unique concert! 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. La Pena Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley. Sliding Scale $10.00-$25.00. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.oaklandyouthchorus.org Email: sharon@oaklandyouthchorus.org Phone: 510-287-9700</p>
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Auditions
11/01/2009—12/11/2009 | Livermore's 2010 Talent Competition Tryouts
<p>'Livermore's 2010 Talent Competition' Accepting Applications NOW! Win $2,500. Go to LivermoresTalentCompetition.com . Apply by December 11, 2009. 7:00 AM - 12:00 AM. Bankhead Theater, Livermore Performing Arts Center, 2400 First Street, Livermore. $25 / $35. MORE INFO: Website: http://www.livermorestalentcompetition.com Email: auditions@livermorestalentcompetition.com</p>
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Hands-on Activities
11/01/2009 | Princesses Pirates and Super Heroes
Enjoy pumpkin carving, apple bobbing and more swashbuckling fun! 10am-5pm. $15 adults, $10 children under 14. Playland-Not-at-the-Beach, 10979 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito. 510-232-4264. playland-not-at-the-beach.org.
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
11/01/2009 | Dia De Los Muertos Festival
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with local artists, entertainers, arts and crafts and children's activities. 10am-5pm. FREE. International Boulevard between Fruitvale and 35th, Oakland. 510-535-6900. unitycouncil.org.
| Free | ALAMEDA COUNTY
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Animal Encounters
11/01/2009 | Blind as Bats
Experience how these hunters use their amazing ears to find their way in the dark. Ages 5 and older. 11am-noon. FREE. Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward. 510-670-7270. haywardrec.org.
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Hands-on Activities
11/01/2009 | Eco Day
Take part in eco-friendly family activities including planting trees. 2:30-5pm. FREE. Register online. M.A. Center, 10200 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley. 510-537-9417. ecoday.eventbrite.com.
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Festivals & Fairs
11/01/2009 | Fall Festival
Bring the kids to Orchard Nursery to enjoy a puppet show at 11:30am followed by insect songs with entertainers Sandi and Stevie from noon-2pm. FREE. 4010 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. 925-284-4474. orchardnursery.com.
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Festivals & Fairs
11/02/2009 | Day of the Dead Celebration
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, with special displays and dancing as well as arts and crafts. All ages. 5:30-6:30pm. FREE. James Kenney Community Center, 1720 8th St., Berkeley. 510-981-6650. ci.berkeley.ca.us.
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Kids Classes
11/02/2009 | Yan Can Cook
Families are invited to meet chef Martin Yan, host of the television show Yan Can Cook, who will lead a discussion and cooking demo. 7pm. FREE. Hercules Library, 109 Civic Dr. 510-245-2420. ccclib.org.
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Parent Education
11/03/2009 | Improving Communication Between Families and Schools
<p>You're invited to a special presentation by Judy True, a former school district special education administrator. Judy has twenty years of experience helping parents advocate for their children's needs at school and in designing programs that address individual learning differences. She now works as a parent advocate and serves on the board of the East Bay Learning Disabilities Association. Tuesday, Nov. 3rd at 6:15pm Lindamood-Bell Learning Center 36 Quail Court in Walnut Creek For more information and to RSVP 925-943-1609</p>
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